Consoles ARE computers. They're just tucked in a neat little form factor. And their hardware can't be upgraded. You're overestimating a gaming rig build. I build them quite frequently. And for much less than your $800-1000 range.

Yes that's true. But I am talking about the top tier, the high end of high end. But with a console they can't offer such a thing and gouge you with pricing. My point is, there is so much crap to build a gaming PC and so many types and competitors and prices to choose from. You could easily be fooled and waste money. With a console, what you see is what you get. You save more money is the bottom line and NO ONE can argue that.